Yeast Free Garlic-Parsley Butter
Compound butter is one of those kitchen staples that quietly elevates everything it touches, and this garlicky, herb-flecked version is no exception. Bright parsley, punchy minced garlic, a hint of lemon zest, and just enough heat from optional red pepper flakes come together in a rich, creamy base that tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. For anyone avoiding yeast, this is a completely worry-free condiment — no fermented ingredients, no hidden additives, just clean, whole-food flavors you can actually trust. It comes together in minutes with a fork and a bowl, then rolls up into a tidy log that lives in your fridge or freezer until you need it. Slice a round onto a hot steak, melt it over roasted vegetables, stir it into pasta, or spread it across warm flatbread — the possibilities are genuinely endless. Having a log of this on hand means you're always one step away from turning a simple meal into something that tastes intentional and special.
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8 servings
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
- 3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the softened butter in a mixing bowl and beat with a fork or hand mixer until smooth and evenly spreadable, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add the garlic, parsley, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Stir and fold until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the butter with no streaks.
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